"High waves combined with the surge may cause damage along the coast," said the Environment Canada warning. "Coastal flooding is possible along the shoreline."

While that applies only to Prince county at this point, the entire Island is under a winter storm warning.

The forecast is that snow will begin late tonight, then intensify through Wednesday morning.

The snow could become mixed with or change to rain Wednesday afternoon.

Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 20 centimetres are currently forecast with highest amounts expected over (western) areas of the Island. Easterly winds gusting to 90 km/h combined with the heavy snow will result in blowing snow giving near zero visibilities in whiteout conditions, said the weather statement.